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AHRQ WebM&M
Web-based patient safety resource and journal that showcases patient safety lessons drawn from actual cases of medical errors; site includes cases of medical errors, expert commentaries, and a users' forum.
http://www.webmm.ahrq.gov/
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AHRQ's Patient Safety E-newsletter
Issued periodically to disseminate patient safety news and information; features research findings, new product announcements, and updates on initiatives in the safety and quality field.
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/ptsflist.htm
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American Iatrogenic Association
Focuses on the study and reporting of medical errors that lead to disease and death; includes links to related sites and resources.
http://www.iatrogenic.org/
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Australian Patient Safety Foundation
Provides leadership in the reduction of harm to patients in all health care environments and provides incident reporting and monitoring systems. Collects de-identified incident report data for inclusion in an aggregated database that facilitates comparative research.
http://www.apsf.net.au/
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Aviation Patient Safety
Provides resources to improve patient safety using lessons learned from the commercial airlines; site includes links and information on aviation based crew resource management procedures applied to hospital patient safety.
http://www.aviationpatientsafety.com
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Center for Advancement of Health
Translates to the public the latest evidence-based research on health, health care, prevention and chronic disease management, with an emphasis on how social, behavioral and economic factors affect illness and well-being.
http://www.cfah.org/
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Colorado Patient Safety Coalition
Home page for coalition of healthcare professionals and organizations formed to promote patient safety in Colorado.
http://www.coloradopatientsafety.org
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Crossroad Health & Safety Systems
Offers health and safety training programs, customized to meet organizational criteria.
http://www.safetycrossroad.com/
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Cure Research
Provides cure research information for more than 1200 diseases.
http://www.cureresearch.com/
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FDA Patient Safety News
Televised series carried on satellite broadcast networks for health care personnel at hospitals and other medical facilities across the country. Features information on new medical devices, FDA safety notifications and product recalls, and ways to protect patients when using medical devices.
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/psn/index.cfm
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Global Care Quest
Products to provide mobile access to patient data and medical references, support diagnosis and treatment decisions and enhance clinical performance.
http://www.gcq.ucla.edu/index.htm
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Global Med-ID System
Provides a medical information system with immediate worldwide compatibility. System utilizes existing Internet/Intranet technology and unique controls providing the foremost level of security.
http://www.globalmed-id.com
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HCA Patient Safety
Describes this US hospital chain's medication and patient safety practices, and provides general information about the subject.
http://www.HCAPatientSafety.org
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Healthcare Leadership Council
Serves as a coalition of chief executives from all disciplines within the health care system and forum to jointly develop policies, plans and programs; includes resources on key issues, legislative advocacy, and current news.
http://www.hlc.org/
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Healthcare's Dirty Little Secret: Medical Errors and Hospital Acquired Infections
Provides timely information and resources to help people become more knowledgeable about medical errors, hospital acquired infections, other preventable adverse events and the lack of disclosure and accountability in the healthcare system.
http://www.americansmadandangry.org
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Human Factors MD
Provides consulting assistance in medical software And devices; services include user interface design, usability testing, and human factors program development.
http://www.humanfactorsmd.com/default.html
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Consolidates resources and information to help health care professionals accelerate progress and performance improvement; site includes extensive training and research resources.
http://www.ihi.org/ihi
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Institute For Safe Medication Practices
Provides information about adverse drug events and their prevention to healthcare practitioners and institutions, regulatory agencies, professional organizations and the pharmaceutical industry. Includes research findings, books and publications, an electronic discussion forum, and links to related sites.
http://www.ismp.org/
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Institute for Self-Directed Care
Promotes clinical research, consumer education and advocacy for self-directed, patient-centered health care; site includes consulting services and links to relevant resources.
http://www.selfdirectedcare.org/
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IPRO Quality Improvement Organization
Assesses quality of health care for federal and state agencies, providers, managed care organizations, commercial insurers, Fortune 500 companies, business coalitions and unions. Services include utilization review, study design, data analysis, and claim review.
http://www.ipro.org/
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JCAHO Facts About Patient Safety
Improves safety and quality of care for patients and residents in health care organizations through accreditation and performance improvement.
http://www.jcaho.org/accredited+organizations/patient+safety/index.htm
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Kaiser Permanente Institutional Review Board
Provides overview of FDA regulations defining the Institutional Review Board (IRB); site includes links to relevant literature, research, and resources on the IRB process.
http://xnet.kp.org/irb/
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KWIC Healthcare
Provide innovative patient safety products, such as barcoding, filing, and blood transfusion systems; services include change management support.
http://www.kwic.nl
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Lifetag - Medical Identification Jewelry
Offers alternatives to traditional medical ID tags; provides a highly-visible medical emblem which can attach to jewelry, keys, cell phones, insulin pumps and driver's licenses.
http://www.susaneisen.com/lifetag.htm
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LifeWings Partners LLC
Offers guaranteed improvements in patient safety utilizing aviation-based patient safety training programs.
http://www.saferpatients.com
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Making Health Care Safer
Analyzes controlled observational studies, clinical trials, and peer-reviewed medical literature on practices relevant to improving patient safety. Focuses on prevention of errors and adverse events.
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/ptsafety/
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Maryland Patient Safety
Supports regional patient safety initiatives by encouraging collaborative efforts, disseminating current knowledge relating to patient safety, and developing a formal structure for activities.
http://www.marylandpatientsafety.org/
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Medical ID Card
Offers medical identification cards containing patient-specific medical information to assist resuce personnel.
http://www.medical-card.com
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MedSun
The Medical Product Surveillance Network (MedSun) supports FDA post-market surveillance; activities include identification, analysis, and dissemination of information about problems with the use of medical devices.
https://www.medsun.net/about.html
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Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety
Promotes patient safety by encouraging collaboration between participants of the Minnesota health care system. Includes organizational assessment tools, information on best practices, and links to related resources.
http://www.mnpatientsafety.org/
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National Patient Safety Foundation
Information, research, and resources on professional, consumer, and systems issues related to patient safety. The online discussion forum is devoted to development of a safer health care system.
http://www.npsf.org/
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Partnership for Human Research Protection
Provides accreditation to protect the safety and rights of participants in clinical trials and research programs in public and private hospitals, academic medical centers, and other research facilities in the United States and abroad.
http://www.phrp.org/
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Partnership for Patient Safety
A patient-centered initiative to advance the reliability of healthcare systems worldwide. Includes videos, audio cassettes, and CD-ROM training tools.
http://www.p4ps.org/
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Patient Care Technology Systems
Provides integrated technology solutions and consulting services to improve quality and operating performance of emergency departments.
http://www.pcts.com/
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Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare
Provides broad range of safety and quality information for patients, clinicians, and healthcare administrators; online and in print format.
http://www.psqh.com
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Patient Safety Center of Inquiry
Supports clinicians in providing safe patient care by designing and testing clinical innovations, technological solutions, and patient safety improvement systems. Research targets the frail elderly and persons with disabilities.
http://www.patientsafetycenter.com/
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Patient Safety First
Assists perioperative nurses, managers and practitioners in providing safe patient care. Offers resources related to patient safety in surgical settings, including lists of educational products and resources, articles, and links to national patient safety initiatives.
http://www.patientsafetyfirst.org/
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Patient Safety Group
Encourages a culture of safety by providing tools that allow health care organizations to communicate, collaborate, improve and share; site includes eCUSP (electronic unit-based patient safety program).
https://www.patientsafetygroup.org/main/index.cfm
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Patient Safety Improvement Programs
Provides JCAHO-compliant environment of care safety management and patient safety improvement policies and procedures for health care organizations; resources include online programs and on-site training.
http://www.4patientsafety.com/
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Patient Safety Institute
Provides real-time, secure, patient-centric clinical information in five areas critical for delivering quality care: diagnoses, laboratory results, medications, allergies and immunizations.
http://www.ptsafety.org/
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Patient Safety News and Article Tracker
Updated list of recent patient safety news, journal articles, and conferences.
http://www.vipcs.org/
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Patient Safety Reporting System
A voluntary, confidential, non-punitive program available to all VA employees for the reporting of events and concerns related to patient safety.
http://psrs.arc.nasa.gov/
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Patient Updates
Provides a free, convenient and reliable way to keep friends and family updated on the condition of a hospitalized loved one.
http://www.patientupdates.org/
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Plug Lock
Device that safeguards power supply to vital apparatus at the patient's bedside and prevents accidental disconnection.
http://www.pluglock.co.uk/
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Premier Inc.
Provides consulting services and information resources to help hospitals and health systems improve clinical effectiveness and operational performance.
http://www.premierinc.com/
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Quality Interagency Coordination (QuIC) Task Force
Ensures that Federal agencies involved in purchasing, providing, studying, or regulating health care services are working in a coordinated manner toward the common goal of improving quality care.
http://www.quic.gov/index.htm
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QuIC Report on Patient Safety
Prepared by the Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force (QuIC), proposes strong action on Institute of Medicine recommendations to promote safer health care.
http://www.quic.gov/report/toc.htm
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RN+ Systems
Offers a variety of wireless monitoring systems to assist healthcare organizations improve patient safety, prevent falls, and reduce reliance upon restraints; site includes training and education resources.
http://www.rnplus.com/
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SAFER California Healthcare
The Strategic Alliance For Error Reduction in California Healthcare (SAFER) promotes and coordinates patient safety research activities, clinical delivery systems, and educational programs. Includes University of California medical centers, state agencies, and organizational partnerships.
http://www.safer.healthcare.ucla.edu/
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Simulation Group
Conducts research that will transform medical training from the current apprentice model to real-time computer-based medical simulations; objectives include improving medical education and increasing patient safety.
http://www.medicalsim.org/
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Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
Improves public health worldwide by providing technical, research, and program management services to government and private sector clients; helps clients, including federal agencies, state health organizations, clinical trials networks, and research entities, to advance research missions, enhance communications, shape policy, and implement programs in the global battle against HIV/AIDS and other diseases.
http://www.s-3.com
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TalkingQuality.gov
Provides research findings and instructions on effective ways to communicate information about health care quality to consumers and develop health plan report cards.
http://www.talkingquality.gov/default.html
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The Leapfrog Group
Promotes improvements in the safety of health care by giving consumers data to make more informed hospital choices. Includes hospital survey results, patient safety research, and links to related sites.
http://www.leapfroggroup.org/
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Train for Patient Safety
Offers comprehensive health care training for patient safety improvement, medical errors reduction and healthcare quality enhancement; products and services include e-learning solutions, CDs, written materials, onsite training, and access to national conferences and audioconferences.
http://www.trainforpatientsafety.com/
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TY Products
Provides information on a rescue device that protects the patient/casualty and also the operator.
http://www.ty-products.co.uk/
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VA National Center for Patient Safety
Patient Safety: medical error, medication error, medical equipment failure, root cause analysis, human factors, usability, physician error, pharmacy error, nursing error, iatrogenesis, failure mode analysis
http://www.patientsafety.gov/
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Voice4Patients.Com
Provides information to educate patients and consumers on the health care process, including links to research and support resources.
http://www.voice4patients.com
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